Late July 2019, before dawn, the Delta Aquariids Like the Eta Aquariids in May, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in July favors the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. But these meteors … Continue reading Delta Aquariids meteor shower→

Late evening to dawn on August 11, 12 and 13, 2019, the Perseids The Perseid meteor shower is perhaps the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a rich meteor … Continue reading Perseid meteor shower→

October 8 or 9, 2019, nightfall and evening, the Draconids The radiant point for the Draconid meteor shower almost coincides with the head of the constellation Draco the Dragon in the northern sky. That’s why … Continue reading Draconid meteor shower→

October 22, 2019, before dawn, the Orionids On a dark, moonless night, the Orionids exhibit a maximum of about 10 to 20 meteors per hour. More meteors tend to fly after midnight, and the Orionids … Continue reading Orionid meteor shower→

November’s wonderful Leonid meteor shower happens every year around November 17 or 18, as our world crosses the orbital path of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Like many comets, Tempel-Tuttle litters its orbit with bits of debris. It’s when this … Continue reading Leonids meteor shower→